British minimal synth-wave group Solid Space released only one cassette in 1982 on In Phaze, a short-lived label that mostly put out albums revolving around the Legendary Pink Dots and their primary member Edward Ka-Spel. "Space Museum" is an incredible blend of Krautrock beats, synth-pop melodies, and grim post-punk vocals. Equal parts Kraftwerk, Oppenheimer Analysis and Joy Division. Unlike so many of the minimal-wave gems that have been excavated over the years and had only a few strong tracks surrounded by mostly filler, this is an incredibly consistent album that utilizes spacey synths whilst never losing a sense of goth gloominess.
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